US Bridges

US 82 B SR 520 Ebl over Piney Woods Creek

Fair

Dougherty County, Georgia · 1.5 Miles from Acree · Structure no. 000000009500300

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 82 B SR 520 Ebl over Piney Woods Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 82 B SR 520 Ebl over Piney Woods Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,105 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 82 B SR 520 Ebl
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
Location1.5 Miles from Acree
RouteU.S. Route 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.57286, -84.03395
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,810 (2024)
Projected traffic9,105 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 82 B SR 520 Ebl over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 82 B SR 520 Ebl over Piney Woods Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 82 B SR 520 Ebl over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 5,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 82 B SR 520 Ebl over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 82 B SR 520 Ebl over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.